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1. The philosophy that revolutionizes recovery

"There's no such thing as overtraining, only under-recovery".

This is what physiology teaches us. In a world obsessed with effort, movement and more and more, we have forgotten the essential: recovery is just as vital as the effort itself.

The name IAKOTA has its roots in the Siberian peoples, for whom IAKOTA represents the home of abundance and rest. In this hostile environment, where resilience in the face of an icy climate is essential, these peoples understood that getting through the harshness of winter requires strength, endurance, but above all protection and recuperation. 

This ancient wisdom guides our mission today: provide advanced solutions to improve muscle recovery, cardiovascular adaptation, tissue regeneration and injury prevention - whether for athletes or, more generally, for all those who live in our stressed-out world, because who doesn't need to recuperate!

Minoxis patented technology: innovation for your body
It was developed by Arnaud Tortela polar explorer, physiotherapist, inventor and top-level sports performance expert. 
 
Minoxis technology represents the world's first self-active recovery concept. This innovation is the result of a unique collaboration between elite athletes like the legendary Kilian Jornet and experts from a wide range of scientific, medical and textile fields. 

How does Minoxis work?

Minoxis technology is the synergy of two physical physiological principles:

 

🔴 Principle 1: The return of natural infrared radiation
The endogenous infrared rays naturally emitted by your body (wavelength 3-20 microns) are captured and reflected. This reflection stimulates blood microcirculation, promotes muscle relaxation, improves tissue oxygenation and facilitates the elimination of metabolic waste.

 

🌍 Principle 2: Earthing
By reproducing the natural phenomenon of electrostatic discharge via a ground connection, this technology contributes to balancing the autonomic nervous system, preventing oxidative stasis and rebalancing your body's electrical charges.
Infrarouges

⚡ A unique synergy

The benefits of Minoxis technology are greater than the sum of the two processes used separately. This synergy has a significant effect on increasing Heart Rate Variability (HRV), a key indicator of recovery and cardiovascular health.

2. DETAILED PRODUCT RANGE

🛏️ TERRA LITE-MAT OVERLAY (NOMAD)

A. Presentation and technical specifications

Visit Terra Lite-Mat embodies the IAKOTA philosophy of nomadic performance. With just 400 gramsThis revolutionary mattress topper adapts to all travel environments without compromising on efficiency.

B. Technical specifications :
 
  • Weight : Only 400g - Ultra-portable
  • Usage : Trips, travel, competitions, expeditions
  • Dimensions : Available in sizes 75 cm, 150 cm (standard length 200 cm)
  • Manufacture : France, Rhône-Alpes region (responsible CSR approach)
  • Durability: Designed to withstand extreme conditions
  • Service life : 3-5 years depending on intensity of use
C. Scientifically proven applications and benefits
 
The effects of Terra Lite-Mat have been rigorously measured in a pilot study carried out in the Center National d'Entraînement en Altitude (CNEA) at Font-Romeu out of 27 athletes.
 

🏃‍♂️ Exceptional muscle recovery

  1. Up to 2 times faster acceleration return to initial force values
  2. Remarkable efficiency on hamstring and quadriceps muscles
  3. Virtually complete recovery in 48 hours vs. incomplete recovery with placebo
 

❤️ Cardiovascular optimization

  1. Significant improvement in VFC (Heart Rate Variability)
  2. Gradual decrease in heart rate at rest
  3. Stimulation of parasympathetic activityfor overall recovery
 

😴 Improved sleep quality

  1. Measurable increase in deep sleep (verifiable with connected watches)
  2. Helps you fall asleep after intense effort
  3. More restful sleep felt from the very first nights
 

🩹 Additional benefits

  1. Reduced muscle pain and inflammation
  2. Accelerated healing fabrics
  3. Improved concentration and cognitive performance
  4. Reduced oxidative stress and heartbeat

📊 CNEA Font-Romeu study (2024) :
27 participants (74.1% men, 25.9% women) of various levels
Rigorous protocol: Strength tests, intense trail running, VFC measurements
Convincing results: Muscle recovery 2x faster, significant VFC improvement
 

D. Instructions for use and installation

 

Simple 3-step installation :

  • Placement : Place the mattress topper on your mattress, black side up, brown side towards the mattress.
  • Earth connection : Plug into a grounded electrical outlet (the connector never conducts electricity)
  • Finish : Lay your fitted sheet over it

 

Plug-free alternative solutions :

  • Outdoor : Direct connection to a metal rod planted in the ground
  • At home : Attachment to a metal tap (must be earthed)
  • Abroad : Using a grounded adapter

E. Optimizing efficiency :


Recommended bedding : Fine natural materials (cotton, linen, silk) for improved conductivity
Daily use : Regular use for optimum cumulative benefits
Interview: Clean with damp cloth and mild soap, air dry only.

🏆 Testimonials from professional athletes :

"With the mattress topper, my recovery accelerated a little faster, which I found really interesting. I'd never really experienced that before, it's pretty unique."

"I would say that I have a more restorative sleep, I'm someone who doesn't sleep a lot, I don't need to sleep a lot of hours, and I see that I have a deeper sleep."

🛏️ COMFORT MATTRESS TOPPER

A. Presentation and technical specifications

Visit Comfort mattress topper represents IAKOTA excellence for your home. Thicker and more cushioned than its nomadic counterpart, it is specially designed for stationary daily use, offering notable comfort without compromising on Minoxis technology.

B. Technical specifications :
 
  • Design : Reinforced, padded thickness for intensive use
  • Usage : Home, master bedroom, daily use
  • Dimensions : Sizes 80 cm, 140 cm, 160 cm (standard length 200 cm)
  • Manufacture : France
  • Stability : Optimized to stay perfectly in place
C. Scientifically proven applications and benefits
 
The Confort mattress topper benefits from same patented Minoxis technology than Terra Lite-Mat, guaranteeing identical effects with superior home comfort.

🏠 Identical benefits, enhanced comfort
  • Muscle recovery : Same proven 2x faster efficiency
  • Cardiovascular optimization : VFC, heart rate, parasympathetic system
  • Sleep quality : Increased deep sleep, more restful rest
  • Superior comfort : Additional thickness for intensive daily use

 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family benefits

  • Shared use : Optimized resistance for couples
  • Night-time stability : Stays perfectly in place all night long
  • Sustainable investment : Premium quality for everyday use
  • Service life : 3-5 years with intensive domestic use

D. Instructions for use and installation

Installation identical to Terra Lite-Mat :
Black side up, grounded, fitted sheet over.

 

Specific pruning recommendations :

  • 180 cm bed : Use center-mounted 160 cm mattress topper (or two side-by-side 1-place mattress toppers)
  • 160 cm bed : Focus on 160 cm model140 cm is still acceptable if sleep is centred
  • 140 cm bed : 140 cm model fits perfectly

 

Home care :

  • Regular cleaning : Moist cloth and mild soap
  • Drying : Always air dry, never tumble dry

 

 Scientific evidence and testimonials


🔬 Same Minoxis technology: The benefits proven by the CNEA study apply in full to the Comfort Overlay, with the added advantage of enhanced home comfort.


🏠 Testimonials family use : Many families report an overall improvement in sleep quality and a reduction in morning fatigue after a few weeks of daily use.

😴 NIGHT MASK

A. Presentation and technical specifications

Visit IAKOTA Night Mask combines ergonomic design and Minoxis technology to revolutionize the way you fall asleep. Designed for effective light blocking while enjoying the benefits of patented technology.

B. Technical specifications :
 
  • Design : Ergonomic and comfortable for all body shapes
  • Technology : Minoxis integrated into materials
  • Efficiency : Optimum light blocking
  • Weight : Ultra-light for perfect night-time comfort
  • Manufacture : France, Rhône-Alpes region
C. Scientifically proven applications and benefits
 

🌙 Optimization of falling asleep

  • Promotes melatonin production thanks to complete light blocking
  • Faster sleep felt from the very first nights
  • Regulation of circadian cycles for a restored natural rhythm


💤 Improved sleep

  • More restful sleep and deep
  • Sleep maintenance without untimely awakenings due to light
  • Quality of rest even in bright environments

🏃‍♀️ Post-exercise benefits

  • Helps you fall asleep after a competition or intense training
  • Easy recovery when adrenalin remains high
  • Adaptation to changing environments (hotels, travel)

🩺 Therapeutic applications

  • Mild to moderate insomnia : particular efficiency
  • Rhythm disorders shift workers, jet lag
  • Light hypersensitivity migraines, eye fatigue

D. Instructions for use and installation

Optimum use :

  • Direct contact required: The mask must touch the skin at eye level for maximum effectiveness of Minoxis technology.
  • Recommended daily use : Every night for cumulative effects
  • Fast adaptation : Noticeable effects from the very first applications


Directions for use:

  • Severe insomnia : Combine with a mattress topper for a synergistic effect
    Frequent travel : Ideal companion for adapting to new environments
    Lighting environments : Room facing street lighting, early bird partner

Care and durability :
  • Washing : Cold machine or hand wash with mild soap
  • Drying : Never tumble dry, air dry only
  • Storage : In a dry place away from light
Service life : 2-3 years with proper maintenance
 

📈 Measured efficiency :

  • Improved sleep in 85% of cases within the first week
  • Sleep quality improved according to satisfaction questionnaires
  • Insomnia : Particularly convincing results for mild to moderate disorders
 
Scientific evidence and testimonials

"After a race, it's really hard to sleep in general, but one thing that helped me was sleeping with the IAKOTA night mask."

😴 LUMBAR BELT

A. Presentation and technical specifications

Visit IAKOTA Lumbar Belt incorporates Minoxis technology in a revolutionary lumbar support. Designed for comfortable wear day and night, it adapts to all needs: sporting, professional and therapeutic.

B. Technical specifications :
 
  • Design : Ergonomic design with integrated Minoxis technology
  • Flexibility : Day and/or night port as required
  • Sizes : A complete range to suit all body shapes
  • Materials : Breathable and durable for long-lasting comfort
  • Manufacture : France, Rhône-Alpes region
C. Scientifically proven applications and benefits
 
🏋️‍♂️ Support and recovery
  • Pre-exercise prevention : Optimum lumbar protection
  • Post-exercise recovery : Accelerated healing processes
  • Reduces discomfort, tension and sensitivity lumbar
  • Improved posture during and after the activity

💼 Professional applications

  • Manual workers : Handling protection
  • Sedentary positions : Support for long sitting positions
  • Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders work-related
  • Reduces back fatigue at the end of the day

👩‍⚕️ Specific therapeutic uses

  • Menstruating women: Relief of menstrual back pain
  • Post-césarienne : Support and comfort during recovery
  • Post-operative recovery: Helps healing and comfort
  • Seniors : Day-to-day support

🔬 Minoxis technology action

  • Improved microcirculation via infrared return
  • Accelerated elimination metabolic waste
  • Reduced local inflammation and oxidative stress
  • Muscular relaxation and improved tissue oxygenation

Instructions for use

D. Instructions for use and installation

Optimum times of use :
  • Prevention: Before any physical effort or awkward posture
  • In recovery : Immediately and in the hours following exercise
  • As soon as discomfort appears : To prevent aggravation and facilitate recovery
  • Night-time use : Possible and recommended according to need


Audiences and applications :

  • All ages : Teens to seniors
  • Sportsmen and women : All levels and disciplines, especially sports with lumbar strain
  • Professionals : Physical occupations, office, long-distance driving
  • Women : Pregnancy, post-partum, painful periods


Directions for use:

  • Progressive port : Start with a few hours, then increase according to comfort
  • Activity maintained : The belt does not immobilize, but allows natural movement
  • Hygiene : Regular cleaning to maintain comfort


Care and durability :

  • Washing : Hand wash with mild soap or cold machine
  • Drying : Never tumble dry, air dry
  • Storage : In a dry place, avoid excessive folding
Service life : 2-3 years depending on intensity of use
E. Scientific evidence and testimonials

🔬 Minoxis scientific database : The belt benefits from the same scientific principles as the mattress toppers: infrared reflection and optimization of microcirculation, applied specifically to the lumbar area.

👥 User testimonials :
  • Sportsmen and women : Significant reduction in back pain and stiffness
  • Manual workers : Less fatigue at the end of the day
  • Pregnant women: Greater comfort during pregnancy and post-partum
  • Seniors : Improved mobility and reduced daily discomfort

3. SELECTION GUIDE - WHICH PRODUCT FOR WHICH NEED?

🏃‍♂️ Athlete and intensive sportsman

Do you train regularly and want to optimize your recovery to improve your performance? Your body is under considerable strain, and recovery is becoming as crucial as training itself.
 

Top priority: Mattress topper

  • Frequent nomad : Terra Lite-Mat (400g in your travel bag)
  • Home-based : Comfort mattress topper for optimal daily recovery

Recommended supplements :
  • Lumbar belt : Pre-exercise prevention + post-exercise recovery
  • Night mask : If post-exertion sleep disturbance or frequent travel
🏠 Home and family use

You're looking for overall family well-being, with improved sleep quality and daily recuperation for all family members.


Priority: Comfort mattress topper

  • Recommended size : 160 cm for 180 cm bed (centered placement)
  • Alternative: 140 cm for 160 cm bed if sleeping in the middle


Complements for the family :

  • Night mask : Improves sleep for everyone, including children
  • Lumbar belt : For working parents or sedentary jobs

✈️ Frequent traveler and digital nomad


You spend your time on the move and need portable solutions to maintain optimal recovery despite constant environmental changes.


Essential : Terra Lite-Mat

  • Lightweight : 400g in the suitcase
  • Adaptability : Works anywhere in the world (with adapters)
  • Constant recovery : Same efficiency as at home

 

Ideal companion : Night mask
Fast adaptation : New environments, time differences
Versatility : Efficient on planes, trains, hotels

💼 Sedentary worker and lumbar discomfort

Your day-to-day work involves long hours of sitting or repetitive movements that create back strain and general fatigue.


Priority focus: Lumbar belt

  • Prevention : Wearing during demanding working hours
  • Recovery : Use after the day to relax the area
  • Postural improvement : Natural spine support

 

Night supplement : Mattress topper

  • Overall recovery : Optimizes regeneration during sleep
  • Choice according to use : Confort for home use, Terra Lite-Mat for travel use

🏃‍♀️ Casual sports and general well-being

You practice a regular physical activity without being into high performance, and are looking for general well-being with better recovery.

Depending on your specific objectives :

Main objective
Priority product
Expected effect
Measurable with :
Delay
Muscle recovery
Mattress topper (Terra Lite-Mat or Confort)
Up to 2x faster
Strength and feel tests
24-48h
Improved sleep
Mask + Overlay
Deeper sleep
Connected watch, questionnaires
1-7 days
Stress/fatigue management
Mattress topper
VFC improvement, parasympathetic
VFC applications (COROS, etc.)
2-4 weeks
Mobility/Travel
Terra Lite-Mat + Mask
Portable recovery
Feeling, daily energy
Immediate
Lumbar support
Lumbar belt
Prevention and comfort
Reducing discomfort, posture
1-2 weeks
Sports performance
Overlay + Belt
Recovery + Prevention
Chronos, sensations effort
2-4 weeks

Recommended product combinations

🎯 Complete sports recovery
Mattress overlay + Lumbar belt
Global night-time recovery + specific lumbar support
Injury prevention + optimized regeneration
Ideal for high-impact sports (running, cycling, weight training)

🏠 Active sedentary lifestyle and family
Comfort mattress topper + lumbar belt
Compensation for professional constraints
Optimized family recovery
Prevention of postural disorders

💤 Optimal, restorative sleep
Mattress topper + Night mask
Minoxis technology maximized + sleep optimization
Increased deep sleep + stimulated melatonin production
Perfect for insomnia, stress, intensive recovery

🌍 Nomade premium
Terra Lite-Mat + Mask + Belt
Complete portable recovery
Rapid adaptation to new environments
Maintaining performance despite travel

🔄 Progressive discovery


A targeted product → Association according to results
Phase 1: Identify the main need
Phase 2: 1-month efficacy test
Phase 3: Add supplements according to the benefits felt

How do you measure your results?

 

📱 Technology tools

  • Connected watches : COROS APEX 2 Pro, Garmin, Polar for VFC
  • Applications : HRV4Training, Elite HRV for detailed monitoring
  • Questionnaires : Fatigue scales, sleep quality

 

📊 Indicators to watch

  • VFC (Variabilité Fréquence Cardiaque) : Progressive improvement
  • Resting heart rate : Decrease = better recovery
  • Deep sleep : Measurable percentage increase
  • Recovery score : Sports applications (Whoop, Oura, etc.)

 

🎯 Subjective feeling

  • Morning energy : More vitality in the morning
  • Muscle recovery : Less aches and stiffness
  • Sleep : Faster sleep, fewer awakenings
  • Performance: Maintaining training intensity
Made in France with patented Minoxis technology


🛡️ Your IAKOTA warranty:

  • Trial period : 1 month for all mattress toppers
  • Easy payment : 3 times free of charge with Klarna
  • Fast delivery: 2-5 days in France, 3-10 days internationally
  • Exchange : In the event of a defect
 
 
🌱 Responsible commitment : French manufacturing in the Rhône-Alpes region, with a CSR approach that minimizes environmental impact. Because sustainable performance also means respecting our planet.

💭 Our conviction: "Only people who sleep achieve their dreams "


Join the IAKOTA community and turn your recovery into a real competitive advantage, whether you're a top-level athlete or just looking for everyday wellness.
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